Police warn: Rolling closures in central Warsaw

25 September 2026 Poland Radar 0 Comments

Warsaw traffic alert: expect short, repeated road stoppages on 25 September from 19:00 to about 21:00 as Warszawska Masa Krytyczna cycles 19 km through central districts.

Police warn drivers and passengers to expect short but repeated disruptions across central Warsaw on Friday evening. This Warsaw traffic alert follows an organised bicycle ride, starting 25 September at 19:00 from Plac Zamkowy.

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Warsaw traffic alert: which streets and times to expect delays

The cycling group will cover about 19 km through Śródmieście, Praga-Północ and Wola. Organisers plan to finish around 21:00. Riders will start at Plac Zamkowy and head along Miodowa, Senatorska and Nowy Przejazd. They will enter Aleja “Solidarności” and cross the Most Śląsko-Dąbrowski to reach the right bank.

Police will form rolling closures. Officers will stop cross traffic when the column reaches an intersection. After the cyclists pass, they will reopen the road. Expect temporary stops on Aleja “Solidarności”, the bridge, Aleja Jana Pawła II, and Wolska. The route includes turns at Targowa, rondo Zgrupowania AK “Radosław”, Płocka, Chałubińskiego and Koszykowa before returning to Plac Zamkowy.

How police will manage the ride

Authorities will not close the entire route for hours. Instead, they will pause traffic in sequence as the group moves. This method reduces total disruption, but it makes timing unpredictable. A street might be clear one minute and stopped the next. Drivers should therefore allow extra time for travel between 19:00 and 21:00.

Why this matters for drivers and expats

Many main arteries will see brief interruptions twice. Crossing points such as Most Śląsko-Dąbrowski will be affected in both directions. Motorists who plan to use Aleja “Solidarności”, Aleja Jana Pawła II, Wolska or the bridge should expect delays. The police will remain on site and act to protect participants.

💡 GOOD TO KNOW: In Poland police can temporarily stop traffic to protect organised events. If an officer signals you to stop, comply and wait until the column passes. A “mandat” (a fine) can follow for disobeying an officer. Carry ID when driving; expats often use a passport and their driving licence. Public transport runs late into the evening, so consider trams or the metro if you need to move across the city.

The rolling nature of the event differs from a fixed road closure for a race or construction. It limits the scope of each stoppage. Still, delays may appear in several places within a short span. The group may pass particular junctions twice, so expect repeated holds on the same streets.

This ride marks the last Warszawska Masa Krytyczna event of the year. Police advise drivers and passengers to plan journeys accordingly. If you must travel through the affected districts between 19:00 and 21:00, build in extra time and consider alternate routes.

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